Corona’s relationship with black fungus
Black fungus (mucorales) is a fungal infection caused by fungi belonging to the Mucorales order.
Black fungus disease is linked to Corona,
especially those infected with Corona and who have diabetes. Being infected
with Corona leads to a weak immune system. A weak immune system and diabetes
make the patient vulnerable to this insidious disease. It is estimated that
between 40% and 80% of people who become infected with any form of mucormycosis
die from borreliosis, depending on the location of the infection and the
underlying health conditions of the person infected. The effect of black fungus
disease appeared noticeably on those infected with Corona in India, and it also
appeared in Russia.
Sources of infection of black fungus
The source of infection are soil, damp walls of old buildings, and decomposing organic materials such as rotting leaves, etc. Often, this disease is characterized by the growth of fungal threads in and around blood vessels, and it may be life-threatening for people with diabetes or severe immunodeficiency.
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Types of Mucormycosis disease
- Rhinocerebral mucormycosis (sinuses and
brain) is an infection that affects the sinuses and can spread
to the brain. This type of mucosal disease is most common in people with
uncontrolled diabetes and people who have undergone a kidney transplant.
- Pulmonary mucormycosis (lung) is
the most common type of mucormycosis in people with cancer and people who have
undergone an organ transplant or stem cell transplant.
- Gastrointestinal mucormycosis is
more common among young children than in adults, especially premature and
low-birth-weight infants less than one month old, who have undergone
antibiotics, surgery, or medications that reduce the body's ability to fight
germs. and diseases...
- Dermatophytosis (skin): It
occurs after the fungus enters the body through a break in the skin (for
example, after surgery, a burn, or any other type of skin injury). This is the
most common form of mucormycosis among people who do not have a weakened immune
system
- Disseminated mucormycosis
occurs when the infection spreads through the bloodstream to affect other parts
of the body. The infection most commonly affects the brain, but may also affect
other organs such as the spleen, heart, and skin.
Symptoms of Mucormycosis
Symptoms of pulmonary mucosal disease: fever
- cough - chest pain - shortness of breath
Symptoms of gastrointestinal mucosal disease:
abdominal pain - vomiting and nausea - gastrointestinal bleeding.
Symptoms of dermatophytosis (skin): pimples
or ulcers, and the affected area may turn black. In addition to other symptoms
such as: pain, warmth, excessive redness, or swelling around the wound
Disseminated mucormycosis usually occurs in
people who already have other medical conditions. Therefore, it may be
difficult to know the symptoms associated with mucosal disease. But patients
suffering from this disease can develop an infection that spreads to the brain,
leading to changes in mental status or coma.
Diagnosis of Mucormycosis
This disease is detected by taking a sample,
i.e. a cotton swab from the nasal cavity, and examining it under a microscope.
Laboratory tests such as the “CBC”( complete blood count) test
and the “KFT” (Kidney function tests) are performed. This is followed by an MRI
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to confirm the injury
Treatment of Mucormycosis
If infection with mucormycosis is suspected, the patient should be given amphotericin B immediately due to the rapid spread of the disease and the high mortality rate for those infected. Amphotericin B is usually given an additional 4-6 weeks after the start of initial treatment to ensure that the infection has been cleared. After administration of amphotericin B or posaconazole, the fungal clusters are surgically removed. Patients should be carefully monitored for any signs of illness. The disease often affects the eyes, nose, skin and lungs. This fungal disease is very dangerous, especially if it spreads to the brain, as it kills the patient. If it affects the eye, removing the eye is the only solution to prevent it from spreading to the brain. In some cases the surgery may be disfiguring because it may involve removing the palate, nasal cavity or eye structures.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9269047/
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